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    Épris (en. In love)

    /e.pʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in love, passionate.
    He is enamored with a charming young woman.
    Il est épris d'une charmante jeune femme.
    To have a keen interest or passion for something.
    She is enamored with literature.
    Elle est éprise de littérature.
    To be charmed by someone or something.
    He is enamored by the beauty of the landscapes.
    Il est épris par la beauté des paysages.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'éprendre', derived from Old French 'eprendre', meaning 'to take' or 'to be seized by'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enamored with love
    To be deeply in love.
    épris d'amour
    to be enamored with passion
    To have an intense passion for something.
    être épris de passion
    enamored with freedom
    To be attached to the idea of freedom.
    épris de liberté

    Related Words

    to feel
    To feel or undergo an emotion.
    éprouver
    passion
    A strong and intense feeling.
    passion
    attachment
    Emotional or affective bond with someone.
    attachement

    Slang Meanings

    To be madly in love.
    He is completely enamored with her; he can't think of anything else.
    Il est complètement épris d'elle, il ne peut pas penser à autre chose.
    To be on cloud nine.
    Since he started dating her, he is enamored and on cloud nine.
    Depuis qu'il sort avec elle, il est épris et sur un petit nuage.